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The Vettel Farm

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Back to School Book Wall

August 22, 2022 by thevettelfarm

As a "retired" school counselor books about school are my specialty. School can be an intimidating place for many children and sometimes a friendly story about school can be just the ticket to help. Books about school are also great to share in the excitement of the start of the school year for your children. Decor For our book wall this year we incorporated a few "non-book" items that really added to the school nostalgia. We used a homemade garland of apples my daughters colored, school photos, vintage chalkboards, and some vintage school signs. Here is the apple printable we used. Other fun vintage style decor pieces could included vintage chalk boxes, crayon boxes, erasers, a flash ...

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: back to school, book collection, book rack, Book Wall, book walls, books, books for kindergarten, first day jitters, first day of school, school, school bell, school books, school time, September books

St. Patrick’s Day Book Wall

March 8, 2022 by thevettelfarm

This may go down as my favorite book wall of all time. Rainbows, unicorns, leprechauns, and lots of GOLD make all of these books perfect for the magical spring season. Each of them offers a great Irish tale or whimsical unicorn story. Tap the link below to add each title to your reading collection for your littles! We got new shelves for our book wall and we can fit SO MANY books on them. We also can include fun little holiday items, like gnomes, stuffed animals, photos, and other holiday decor pieces. Find our shelves here! The Magic Hat Shop by Sonja Wimmer The Leprechaun's Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards and Grumpycorn by Sarah McIntyre Unicorn Club by Suzy ...

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Filed Under: Children, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: book ledge, Book Wall, books, children's bedroom, children's books, holiday book wall, holiday books, Irish, leprechaun books, march books, picture ledge, springtime books, St. Paddy's Day, st. paddy's day books, St. Patrick's Day, st. patrick's day books, unicorn books

Fall Book Wall

September 24, 2021 by thevettelfarm

Fall is here and with every changing season I love to switch out the girls' book walls to celebrate! Choosing books with seasonal colors and creative stories to soak in autumn is always my goal. Books can include leaves, scarecrows, pumpkins, fall foods, harvest time, and the many other wonderful reasons to love fall. There are so many special stories out there to share with your children. These are a few of my favorites that we have added to our Fall library this year. The Very Last Leaf Sweep Leaf Man You're My Little Pumpkin Pie Because of an Acorn The Road Not Taken Leif and the Fall  Thanksgiving in the Woods Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn Stumpkin Hello, ...

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Three Things Thursday

July 29, 2021 by thevettelfarm

I can't believe another week has flown by! It seems as this entire summer is just flashing before my eyes! It probably doesn't help that I am planning for Fall and Christmas at the moment. Magazines and books are my favorite sources of inspiration for the holidays. I love looking at a photo and then pulling new concepts into the design elements to create something new. My favorite source currently leads me to my #1 this week! 1. Country Living Christmas Books - Country Living magazine has a great suite of books all centered on Christmas. I love flipping through the pages to get inspo for the upcoming holiday season. Most of the books even have some tasty recipes too. These are my ...

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Filed Under: Holidays, Home Decor, Recipes, Uncategorized, Vintage Tagged With: bagel pizza, books, Christmas decor, Christmas inspiration, Country Living, Country Living Magazine, dollhouse furniture, etsy shop, Jadeite, olympic rings, olympics, olympics party, olympics recipes, sweetcardsshop, vintage treasures

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What if Halloween had its own Christmas tree? 🎃🌲 What if Halloween had its own Christmas tree? 🎃🌲

This year the Halloween tree got decked out with vintage inspired Halloween candy boxes and trick-or-treat buckets. All of the vintage inspired buckets came from eBay, let’s just say I went a little crazy…

Comment CANDY and I’ll send you the link to these vintage inspired boxes! 🍭🍬

#halloweentree #trickortreat #candy #christmastree 

Which candy would you look for first?
Now I’ve seen many a vintage inspired Santa mug, p Now I’ve seen many a vintage inspired Santa mug, pitcher, etc. BUT this one takes the cake! 🎅🏻 Great size, great design, and very vintage style! 

Comment SANTA and I will send you the link! ❤️💚

I can’t wait to style this one! 💃🏻

#santaclaus #vintagechristmasdecor #vintagesanta #vintagechristmas
The first day of October did not disappoint, it wa The first day of October did not disappoint, it was the most beautiful day. 🎃 I really am so thankful I get to live in this beautiful world in October, it is pure magic. 

#october #fallvibes🍁 #october1 #fallishere
Honestly, I think these masks are a little creepy… Honestly, I think these masks are a little creepy… but they are very cool too! This is such a fun way to display them! 

I think they seem creepier to me because I always think of Ed Gein, if you know, you know… 😳😳😳

#antiquemask #masks #pumpkins #halloweendiy
I went to a garage sale yesterday that had SO MANY I went to a garage sale yesterday that had SO MANY vintage 80s toys, many of which were toys I had as a little girl. It almost brought tears to my eyes, nostalgia just works that way I think. ❤️ 

I think holidays are such a special time and I love pairing that special nostalgic feeling with every season. Is it a curse? Maybe, but maybe not? 🥹🥹🥹

#nostaligia #halloween🎃👻 #vintagehalloween #halloweendecor
It was the most glorious Fall day today, so it’s o It was the most glorious Fall day today, so it’s only natural to initiate my current Fall ritual. 

Pumpkin bread. 🎃 Halloweentown. 🧙🏻 and the most amazing Fall candle from @kandacandles 🕯️

Don’t miss the limited edition pumpkin vessels from @kandacandles and FREE SHIPPING all this week! 🎃

What is your Fall ritual? 🍂☕️📙🥮
There are SO many crafts to create with doilies. T There are SO many crafts to create with doilies. This was my creation last Fall and it was a huge hit! 👻 Use an embroidery hoop to affix a doily to create the body of the ghost and let the rest drape. Add two felt eyes and you have a spooky ghost! 👻👻👻 

#ghost #doily #halloweendiy #halloweencraft
I am in full Halloween mode currently, but I would I am in full Halloween mode currently, but I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that Christmas has been on my mind! I can’t wait!!! 

This “It’s A Wonderful Life” theme was my one of my favorites, but this year’s theme will be just as fun! Any guesses?!?! 🎄🎄🎄

#itsawonderfullife #vintagechristmas #christmasiscoming🎄🎁⛄🎅 #christmastraditions
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